Chris Grayling
We’ve fact checked Chris Grayling four times.
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We’ve fact checked Chris Grayling four times
Full Fact scrutinises claims made by public figures on all sides of political debate. We prioritise claims that have the potential to cause most harm.
Our team isn’t able to monitor and fact check all claims made by people in public life, so this list isn’t exhaustive.
Most non-UK citizens can’t donate to UK political parties
“There are strict laws on political donations in this country. They have to be given by British citizens, or British businesses … The simple reality, you can't accept money from people who are not UK citizens, or UK businesses.”
Chris Grayling, 15 March 2018
An ageing population and A&E
“The challenge the health service faces is that demand on it is growing all the time. We have an ageing population, more and more people seeking treatment, the number of people going into A&E departments every year is rising up and up and up.”
Chris Grayling, 19 October 2017
What do the wealthiest pay in tax?
“The amount of tax paid by the wealthiest in our society has risen and risen in the last few years”
Chris Grayling, 19 January 2017
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